SPRING 2021 FINAL PROJECTS: Animale by Diana Vicezar

What is Animale? Animale is a mobile app for students aged 8-10 to learn about speciesism and animal rights. It was created to teach students the meaning, examples, and implications of speciesism, as well as provide them with information about the animal rights movement and how they can get involved in promoting the equal consideration of all the species. In addition, Animale provides basic information … Continue reading SPRING 2021 FINAL PROJECTS: Animale by Diana Vicezar

Students Seed Ideas for Redesign of Pitzer Garden

Co-written by Callie Radecki PZ ’22, Tommy Shenoi PZ ’24, Claire Manning PZ ’22, and Anthony Shing PZ ’24. This past Earth Day, Pitzer announced the Revitalization of the Student Garden. A committee of students, faculty, and staff have worked throughout the semester to improve the space with the funds provided by a donor to purchase a new chicken coop, raised garden beds, and student … Continue reading Students Seed Ideas for Redesign of Pitzer Garden

Pitzer Community Reacts to Removal of Mead Hall Murals

On February 11th, 2021, the Office of Student Affairs sent out an email informing the Pitzer community of renovations made to Mead Hall. While the residence hall benefitted from some much needed renovations, such as upgraded air conditioning and heater units as well as repainted faucets and sinks in the suite restrooms, it lost some of its murals in the process. Murals that were not … Continue reading Pitzer Community Reacts to Removal of Mead Hall Murals

Meet the Pitzer Student Senate Executive Board Candidates

From Feb. 21 to Mar. 7, Pitzer College’s Student Senate will hold elections for the upcoming fall semester’s executive board positions. Although candidates are facing various difficulties with virtual campaigns, all have goals they wish to accomplish next semester, regardless if Pitzer is online or in-person. Get to know the Pitzer College Executive Board candidates’ goals here.  President Kaila Teague (PZ ‘22)  During the school … Continue reading Meet the Pitzer Student Senate Executive Board Candidates

Student Organizers Speak: Elections and Social Change

In the aftermath of the presidential election, student organizers reflect on their political involvement and how to continue the fight for social change. For some, the focus remains on electing progressive candidates, for others this means taking a more local approach and investing in the practice of Mutual Aid.  President of 5C Democrats, Nevada Lee SC ‘22 described her reaction to Joe Biden and Kamala … Continue reading Student Organizers Speak: Elections and Social Change

5C Students Rally to Support PZ Alum Kara Eastman for Congress

Kara Eastman, a graduate of the Pitzer class of 1993, is running for Congress in Nebraska’s second congressional district against Republican incumbent Don Bacon.  Eastman ‘93 would be the first woman to ever hold the seat in her district, which includes Omaha and some suburbs around the state’s largest city.  This election is a rematch of 2018’s congressional election. Two years ago Don Bacon defeated … Continue reading 5C Students Rally to Support PZ Alum Kara Eastman for Congress

Shakedown Takeover?

The Shakedown Café, a student-run cafe at Pitzer, will likely be taken over next semester by Bon Appétit, McConnell’s food service provider. This is a result of the $200,000 recently unearthed by Pitzer, as a large portion will be used to revitalize the Gold Student Center to increase satisfaction among students.  According to one of The Shakedown founders, Alden Towler PZ ‘08, The Shakedown was … Continue reading Shakedown Takeover?

Family Weekend a Key Moment for SDC in Fight to Divest Pitzer From Blackrock

By: Jack Friedman As parents descended on Pitzer for Family Weekend, one group of students utilized the opportunity to garner support for their upcoming Senate resolution. The Students Demand Change Coalition (SDC) has been fighting to get Pitzer to divest from the investment management company, BlackRock.  Conversations about Pitzer’s involvement with BlackRock began last September after a student called attention to the ethics of the … Continue reading Family Weekend a Key Moment for SDC in Fight to Divest Pitzer From Blackrock

5C Roller Derby Takes Home Underdog Win Against University of Arizona. How ‘Bout’ That?

The 5C Roller Derby Team (5CRD) took home a hard-earned win against the University of Arizona Derby Cats on Saturday, October 16th.  The bout took place at the Pitzer basketball court and was attended by a large crowd. 5CRD jumped out to an early lead in the first jam with Caitlin ‘Skatelin’ Halligan PZ ‘22,  their MVP jammer, squeezing her way through the pack to … Continue reading 5C Roller Derby Takes Home Underdog Win Against University of Arizona. How ‘Bout’ That?